Private foundation · EIN 91-2088813 · Seattle, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Cooper-Newell Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $2.1M total, median $30K. 33% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$2.1M
Median grant
$30K
Stays in WA
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$21M

Grants paid in 2025

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fidelity CharitableCincinnati, OHCooper-newell donor advised fund$2.0M
National Nordic MuseumSeattle, WAFor use on east garden projects$30K
DaciToronto, CASupport of research, twinning and outreach activities preceding the 2027 daci conference in malaysia$30K

By state: Ohio 1 · Washington 1 · INTL 1

About this foundation

Cooper-Newell Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Seattle, Washington, administered in care of Laura Cooper, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Cooper-Newell Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Cooper-Newell Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.1M across 3 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Cooper-Newell Foundation give?

Ohio (1 grants), Washington (1 grants), INTL (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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